Cymbopogon citratus is a well known and used vegetable, belonging to the Paeceae family, originated in Asia and in some tropical countries, popularly known as Capim-santo is effective against various pathologies such as asthma, insomnia, colic and anxiety. The present study aimed to determine the phytochemical profile of the ethanolic extract and essential oil from C. citratus leaves, as well as the antibacteri...